The Jackson Laboratory

🎉 JAX's annual Forum for Discovery event is just one week away! Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive into the science shaping tomorrow. Join us July 9 for a day of discovery, insight, and inspiration. Register now! jax.org/education-and-…

2025 JAX Scholar Gretchen Clark studies the impacts of cell senescence and our circadian rhythms on aging and disease – hoping to translate her findings into simple preventative strategies to improve human health. Get the details: jax.org/news-and-insig…

Have you registered for JAX’s annual Forum for Discovery yet? Be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow’s health breakthroughs — join us July 9 in person or online for a day of bold science and visionary ideas. jax.org/education-and-…

Scientists have corrected gene mutations in mice causing an ultra-rare disease by editing DNA directly in the brain with a single injection, a feat with profound implications for patients with neurological diseases. jax.org/news-and-insig…

Can mouse models help scientists understand how cancer spreads? By uncovering the biological mechanisms that allow metastasis to take hold, JAX researchers are laying the groundwork for future treatments that could make a real difference for patients. jax.org/news-and-insig…

What does a rare ovarian tumor look like—cell by cell? This stunning image reveals a Sertoli-Leydig tumor at the single-cell level, highlighting the diverse cell types that make up its complex microenvironment. 🔬🧬🧪 Learn more: bit.ly/4fftXYl

Scientists at The Jackson Laboratory are now preparing for human trials wabi.tv/2025/07/16/mai…

Great article on Alzheimer's research in Maine conducted by @jacksonlab, @NorthernLightH, and @UMaine. As advancements are made that improve early diagnosis, we must ensure a dementia-capable workforce that keeps pace with novel tests and treatment. pressherald.com/2025/07/14/mai…

Why study a rare disease that affects only one in a million people? These kinds of genetic outliers might hold the key to common conditions—JAX scientists say we should invest more in understanding them. jax.org/news-and-insig…

Congratulations to the three high school seniors from Maine, Connecticut, and greater Sacramento, selected for the JAX College Scholarship program, which awards $10,000 to students from underserved backgrounds pursuing biomedical careers. jax.org/news-and-insig…

Funded by philanthropic support, a new JAX education program teaches coding, biostatistics, data visualization and more. The inaugural cohort also enjoyed out-of-classroom experiences – including a visit aboard UNE’s marine science research vessel: bit.ly/40pFlKC

JAX scientists have created new mouse models for alternating hemiplegia of childhood (#AHC) — an ultrarare, and sometimes deadly, neurological disorder affecting one in a million children. jax.org/news-and-insig…

2025 JAX Scholar, Xiurong Cai, M.D., studies hematopoietic stem cells with an aim to find key biomarkers to predict disease risk and develop therapies to slow or even stop chronic conditions like blood cancers. Take a closer look: jax.org/news-and-insig…

⭐ Spotlight on 2025 JAX Scholars: From the lab bench to long-term goals, postdoctoral scientists Xiurong Cai and Gretchen Clark talk about what fuels their curiosity and how JAX supports their path forward. jax.org/news-and-insig…

Just as no two people age the same way, aging affects cancer risk in ways we’re only beginning to understand. JAX researchers have created a landmark atlas revealing how breast tissue changes with age and how those changes may shape the risk of cancer. jax.org/news-and-insig…

The Alzheimer’s Association uses the the summer solstice to raise money and awareness, and members of the Jackson Lab in Bar Harbor took part. wabi.tv/2025/06/20/jac…

JAX and @AmericanCancer present the JAX/ACS Cancer Course, a week-long, virtual course featuring expert seminars on cancer research and experimental modeling. Online 8/11–15. Perfect for postbacs, graduate students, postdcos, and early career researchers: jax.org/education-and-…

On the summer solstice, the day with the most light, JAX Alzheimer’s disease research teams and other volunteers honored the @alzassociation’s #TheLongestDay and fought the darkness of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. 💜 #ENDALZ

At this year’s Forum for Discovery, JAX professors Jennifer Trowbridge and Gareth Howell share insights from decades of research into cancer, aging, and Alzheimer’s. Get to know their work—and what drives them beyond the lab: jax.org/news-and-insig…

Despite their small size, mutations in the mitochondrial genome can cause a number of rare genetic disorders and may even affect tumor growth in certain cancers. At JAX, researchers are studying the big impact of these tiny mutations. 🧬 jax.org/news-and-insig…